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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.56, 170.50 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.56, 170.50 and 90.42 is: 124.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.56 : 170.50 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.56/170.50 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.56x = 170.50 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.56x = 15,416.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,416.61/123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.77

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